My constituency members are happy Black Queens made them win bets with no 10% tax – Lower West Akim MP

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Jul 22, 2025

Member of Parliament for Lower West Akim, Owen Kwame Frimpong, addressed Parliament to commend the Black Queens for their impressive journey to the semifinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

He especially lauded the team’s crucial victory over Algeria, which lifted the spirits of his constituents, many of whom placed bets on the Black Queens and celebrated their winnings without the usual 10% tax deduction.

Mr. Frimpong expressed the collective joy of his constituency, noting that the removal of the betting tax by the current administration has ensured that bettors receive their full winnings. “The people in my constituency are happy the Black Queens made them win bets and there was no 10% tax,” he stated during his speech.

The Black Queens’ upcoming semifinal match against Morocco marks a historic first-ever encounter between the two sides in WAFCON’s 13 editions. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM GMT at the Stade Olympique in Rabat, this clash holds high stakes as Ghana vies for its first final appearance in nearly two decades while Morocco aims for consecutive finals on home soil.

The Black Queens’ journey to the semifinals has been a testament to their resilience and skill. After a rocky start with a loss to South Africa and a draw in the group stage, they made a strong statement by advancing past Algeria in the quarterfinals through a tense penalty shootout.

Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan was pivotal in the victory, making crucial saves to secure Ghana’s place in the semifinals.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

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